Podcasts are audio files that are distributed through the internet. Podcasts are audio files that can be collected in one audio location, such as iTunes, through the use of an RSS feed. RSS
Reasons to Create Podcasts
gives students a voice outside the classroom
helps students with revision by hearing their own voice
can be used with any type of genre
easy to do with students either individually or in groups
multiple purposes
opportunity to gain a larger audience and more feedback for public speaking
Ways to Use Podcasts with Students
create a radio show with students
students can interview others and obtain permission to post interviews online
students could give a speech in class, record it, then post it
students can refine a spoken essay and post it online
Podcasting
Podcasts are audio files that are distributed through the internet. Podcasts are audio files that can be collected in one audio location, such as iTunes, through the use of an RSS feed. RSS
Reasons to Create Podcasts
Ways to Use Podcasts with Students
Everything Podcasts
Technology Tools
Podcast Resources & Articles
7 Things You Should Know About PodcastingAudacity
Tutorial on Using Audacity
LAME MP3 Encoder
New York Times Article
Scholastic on Podcasting
Podcast for Teachers
Classroom Examples
4th Grade Podcasts
Digital Voices
Basic English
Beyond the Walls
Youth Voices
8th Grade Drama
Alternative Ways to PodcastPosterous - podcast through your cell phone
VoiceThread
Podbean
Yodio
Free Audio
Free Play Music
CC Mixter
Classic Cat
Educational Cyber Playground
Freeplay Music
Incompetech
Open Source Audio
Partners in Rhyme: sound effects
Partners in Rhyme: music loops
Royalty Free Music
Shambles: Sound Effects and Music
Singing Fish Audio and Video Search
WavList
Creative Commons
Soundzabound
File Conversions
Zamzar
Media Convert